Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (the "Company") on February 21, 2017. The filing serves to disclose historical financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016, satisfying Regulation FD and Item 2.02 requirements. The specific financial data is contained in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document and does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are located in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) referenced within the filing.
Material Changes
The filing text does not detail specific material changes versus prior periods. It only confirms that the Company announced its financial results for the periods ended December 31, 2016, in a press release issued on the date of this report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The text does not provide management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, or details on contingencies. It explicitly states that the information included in this report (including the press release) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into other filings except as expressly set forth.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated February 21, 2017) for actual financial figures, as they are not present in the main body of this 8-K.
- Verify the Company's legal name is New York Mortgage Trust, Inc., noting the metadata reference to "ADAMAS TRUST, INC." may be a data entry discrepancy or related entity context not reflected in the filing text.
- Confirm the reporting periods covered are the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016.
- Note the legal disclaimer that this specific 8-K text is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.